Julie Gigowski

Mom. Sports Fan. Just a bit competitive.

[Grapevine-Colleyville ISD @GCISD]

Introducing your 2024 UIL 5A Baseball State Champs! Congratulations @Gvinebaseball #WeAreGCISD

[Bob DeBesse @Coachdebesse5]

The Cardiac Kids did it again. There are a lot of ways to win a game. For the 38th time in 2024, @Gvinebaseball found a way to get the W. Don’t think for one second that the Mustang fans didn’t play a role in securing a spot in Saturday’s Championship Game!
#Mudita @GHSMustangsFB

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

What a game! So happy to get to keep cheering for our Mustangs!! ⚾️

[GCISD Athletics Dept. @GCISD_Athletics]

Wow. Proud of this group. See u Saturday

[GCISD Athletics Dept. @GCISD_Athletics]

It’s game day!! @Gvinebaseball is battling Argyle today for a chance to go to the state tournament!! We need @GCISD to show up big!!

⏰: 1 pm
📍: LD Bell HS

@Supt_GCISD @Coachdebesse5 @AlexFingers7 @GrapevineCheer @Grapevine_HS @uiltexas

[GCISD Athletics Dept. @GCISD_Athletics]

Tickets for @Gvinebaseball ‘s regional final series against Argyle at LD Bell are available online!! Get your tickets now, we are expecting a big crowd!! @Supt_GCISD @GCISD @Coachdebesse5 @AlexFingers7 @Grapevine_HS

https://t.co/kMTr638kyU

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

Let’s show up and support all our athletes!

[GCISD SO @GCISD_SO]

Please join us in supporting our GCISD Special Olympic Teams. Become a sponsor of our Bocce Ball Championship. Our largest fundraiser will assist in adding additional programs, new equipment, new uniforms, and transportation of athletes. Visit: https://t.co/nEEqm51V66

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

Looking forward to cheering on my #18 and her Lady Mustangs today! Finish Strong!

[GHS Lady Mustangs Soccer @ghs_onemustang]

Back at it today with game #2 in the @CelinaSoccer Winter Classic! Rolling north now. ⚽️🚌 @_onemustang @GCISD_Athletics @LethalSoccer
⏰Today, 2 PM
📍Moore Middle School
🆚 @WoodrowSoccer

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/IsFQnYpsnh)

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

Let’s Go Westerners!

[WTC Athletics @WTCAthleticsHPE]

🚨 SCHEDULE RELEASE 🚨

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on any Westerner Men's & Women's Golf action this Fall 🤠

[WTC Athletics @WTCAthleticsHPE]

🚨 SCHEDULE RELEASE 🚨

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on any Westerner Men's & Women's Golf action this Fall 🤠

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

@andrewjoel87 I recommend keeping gloves and scissors in the tackle box.

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

@CSmithBball @GHSmustanghoops @haltom_hoops @kuol_atak @AntoineAlmuttar @ArmonAlmuttar @CoachCBlakeley @CoachTHatch23 @TheTB5Reports @DJH5Report @PaulMDaRealTalk What a game!

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

So proud of these girls! Love my #18!! ⚽️❤️🎉

[GHS Lady Mustangs Soccer @ghs_onemustang]

Rounding out the six players named to the 7-5A All-District First Team are @GigowskiJaidyn, @lucydellosso, and @addyjaye19. Congratulations!

[Grapevine High School Golf @GHSMustangGolf]

Men's Region 1 Championship
The Rawls Course at Texas Tech
Grapevine Mustangs
Wednesday's tee times
8:00 Steven Suges
8:10 Carson Hampton
8:20 TJ Gigowski
8:30 Nick Castro
8:40 Michael Chevalier

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

A dream come true! Way to go Lady Mustangs!! STATE CHAMPS!!

[GHS Lady Mustangs Soccer @ghs_onemustang]

IT’S GAMEDAY!

Your Lady Mustangs face off against the Frisco Raccoons in the 5A State Championship.

Mustangs: This is your time. Now go out there and take it.

Let’s go, Mustangs!

[GHS Lady Mustangs Soccer @ghs_onemustang]

IT’S GAMEDAY!

Your Lady Mustangs face off against the Frisco Raccoons in the 5A State Championship.

Mustangs: This is your time. Now go out there and take it.

Let’s go, Mustangs!

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

Beyond excited for this Gold for our Lady Mustangs!

[Brian Gosset @Gosset41]

CHAMPIONSHIP STORY: Grapevine breaks the curse as Mustangs blank Frisco for first girls soccer state title

Recap: https://t.co/dbGKKLsEMV #txhssoccer #uilstate @_onemustang @ghs_onemustang @carolinem2024 @theresa_mcc @sammie_lumpkin

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

They did it!! So excited for my #18 and her Lady Mustangs ⚽️🎉🥇❤️

[Texas UIL @uiltexas]

Congratulations to the Grapevine Mustangs @_onemustang on their first #UILState Girls Soccer championship! 🏆⚽️

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

What a great SendOff celebration! So excited for our Lady Mustangs!⚽️

[GCISD Athletics Dept. @GCISD_Athletics]

Send off for @_onemustang as the head to Georgetown for the @uiltexas state soccer tournament!! @Supt_GCISD @GCISD @ghs_onemustang @AlexFingers7

[Julie Gigowski @gigteaches]

Let’s Finish Strong Mustangs!! ⚽️🥇

[Grapevine-Colleyville ISD @GCISD]

Good luck to @_onemustang as they head to the @uiltexas State Tournament. Join us on Thursday (4/13) at 9:30 a.m. in Georgetown to watch these girls play against Smithson Valley! #WeAreGCISD